Tributes have come pouring in for Elizabeth Pena who passed away in Los Angeles aged 55 on Tuesday.

The actress, who starred in a string of TV shows and films La Bamba and Rush Hour in a career spanning 40 years, died of natural causes after a brief illness her nephew, writer Mario-Francisco Robles, shared on the Latino Review wesbite.

Since the news of her death was announced, countless stars and fans have taken to Twitter to remember her.

Former Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria said: "Rest in peace Elizabeth Pena... you paved the way for so many of us!!"

While Zoe Saldana shared: "My heart is broken!!! My prayers are with you and your family. We will miss you #ElizabethPena - ZS."...

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